American poet and lecturer (1852–1940) whose poem of social protest, ‘The Man with the Hoe,’ brought him worldwide acclaim. Five items: two handwritten poems, ‘Preparedness’ and ‘Outwitted,’ on an 8 x 10.25 sheet, signed and inscribed, “Edwin Markham”; three copies of ‘The Man with the Hoe’ on individual 8.5 x 14 sheets, each signed “Edwin Markham 1930”; and a typewritten poem, ‘Power,’ on an 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed “Edwin Markham 1930.” In overall very good condition with expected handling wear. RRAuction COA.
